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West Bend Sunrise

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:15 AM
The Braising Pan
1100 N Main St
West Bend, WI 53090
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Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:

  • Promote peace
  • Fight disease
  • Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
  • Save mothers and children
  • Support education
  • Grow local economies
 
We invite you to take a look around our site and learn more about our Club and about Rotary!
 
Holger Knaack - President, Rotary International
Craig Burnett - District Governor, District 6270
Jonathan Sacks - President, West Bend Sunrise Rotary
 
Meeting Location Change
In light of the sudden turn in the weather, the Board has decided to move all meetings to an indoor venue for the foreseeable future.
 
The Braising Pan has graciously offered to host our Tuesday meetings and provide breakfast.
 
Therefore, as of this Tuesday, September 15, 2020, our meetings will be at:
 
The Braising Pan
1100 N Main St
West Bend, WI 53090
 
2020 Enchantment Set Up
The weather was PERFECT for our 1st day of Enchantment In The Park set up!  In addition to the Rotarian's in the photo below (Joe Zaremba, Scott Tennies, Lori Yahr, John Corbett, Justice Madl, Jeff Pots and Mike Phillips (not in the photo)),  the West Bend Lightning Girls Softball team also helped.
 
Paul Harris 10-2020
Congratulations to Candy Sarauer who has earned a Paul Harris Award +2. The Paul Harris Award is given in recognition of Candy's continuing support of the Rotary Foundation. Pictured with Candy are (left to right) Club President Jonathan Sacks and Steve Domres.
 
Rotary Citation 19-20
We are proud to announce that our West Bend Sunrise Rotary Club has earned the Rotary Citation for 2019-2020. It's the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve!
 
During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world, our club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape Rotary's future.
Covid19
As you are aware, a mask mandate for the state of Wisconsin went into effect Saturday, August 1.  Accordingly, to comply with the law, protect the health of our members, limit our exposure to liability, and abide by the 4-Way Test, we are requesting that members wear masks at meetings:
 
  • Except: When eating or drinking
  • Except: When presenting to the group
  • Unless: You have difficulty breathing or other medical concerns or exemptions
 
We understand that some people will not be wearing a mask for personal reasons/exemptions, and we will respect everyone’s privacy by not questioning anyone.  Above all else, we ask that we continue to show the highest level of respect for each other in this trying time.
 
While a lot can be said on masks, it is important to remember that the reasons we meet—fellowship and creating long lasting change in our community—have to remain our Number 1 priority and focus.  It doesn’t matter where we meet, what we eat, or even if we have to wear masks, we will adapt and continue to do good in our communities.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to Jon Sacks.
Covid Donation for the Albrecht Free Clinic

The West Bend Sunrise Rotary recently received a grant from Rotary International's Disaster Response Fund and made a donation to the Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend. The donation will be used by the Clinic to provide Personal Protective Equipment for Albrecht Free Clinic employees, volunteers and patients. This will include a Splash Guard for the reception area and face masks & face shields.

Presenting the check were Rotarians Jon Sacks, Todd Vance and Mary Beth Seiser.

 
 
West Bend Professional Firefighters Charities Donation
The West Bend Sunrise Rotary recently presented a check to the West Bend Professional Firefighters Charities for purchase on an electrostatic sprayer for our West Bend Fire Stations. 
 
The check is being presented to West Bend Professional Firefighters Local 2025 President Steve Inhof by 2020 West Bend Sunrise Rotary President, Todd Vance.
 
               
 

 
2020 Changing of the Guard
Congratulations to Jon Sacks for taking over as the West Bend Sunrise Rotary President for the upcoming year!  And a big THANK YOU to Todd Vance for his leadership the past year!  Here are some pictures from our recent "Changing of the Guard" celebration.
 
    
 
     
2020 Paul Harris Award Recipients
Congrats to our most recent Paul Harris Award recipients - David Baldus and Jon Backhaus! 
 
Thanks for all that  you do for Rotary and West Bend!!
 
     
 
 
June2020 Highway Cleanup
Here is our Rotary out doing more good in our community!  We collected over 20 bags of trash from Hwy 45 between Paradise Drive and Hwy 33.   It was a good turn out with help from some Noon Rotarians and UWWC students.
 
           
Speaker and Greeter Schedule
DATEGREETERSPEAKER HOSTSPEAKER GUESTTOPIC/ORGANIZATION
9/8Wilke, PaulHeld, KristinJillian Clark - Chix 4 a CauseStrory and status of Chix 4 a Cause organization
9/15Schloemer, JaimeJohnson, BobState Represetative Rick Gundrum Status of legislation, updates on Madison happenings
9/22Verheyen, GeorgeKnoll, JohnLana AlexandraWest Bend Athletic Association President - update on organization and facilities 
9/29Vanderkin, RickMadl, JusticeKen Mueler - Chief of Police - West Bend Police DepartmentUpdate on Police Department
10/6Tighe, TeresaIn Service N/A - in service meeting 
10/13Tennies, ScottMalloy, JoyceMonica Phillip - District 6270 Polio Plus Committee Chair2020 World Polio Day
10/20Szukalski, JeffNeja, Bob  
10/27Slinde, NancyNowack, Mike  
11/3Seiser, MaryIn ServiceN/A - in service meeting 
11/10Schuett, CraigPhillips, Mike  
11/17Schoemann, JoshRoell, Travis  
11/24Salberg, AmySalberg, Amy  
12/1NO GREETERIn ServiceN/A - in service meeting - GIFT WRAPPING - Still being held at Jeff's in the afternoon? 
12/8Ruplinger, AaronSchloemer, Jaime  
 
Leave of Absence Policy
At our January 27, 2015 Board meeting, the Board approved the "Leave of Absence Policy".
 
A member can take three months off for a valid reason and if more time is needed he/she would have to apply for an extension by contacting the current president.  The leave would start from the date a written request is received. The written request should include the leave start day and end date if known, if not in the letter, the leave begins the date the written request is received. Dues would have to still have to be paid during the leave of absence period. If paying "Every Rotarian Every Year" dues, those payments will also be billed during your leave. This request does affect our numbers that we need to report to Rotary International so leaves should be requested only in extreme cases.